Case brief
RBI cancelled the licence of Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Limited, Nashik, Maharashtra. The bank must cease banking business, and liquidation has been sought.
Impact
The bank can no longer conduct banking business, including accepting or repaying deposits, with immediate effect. The winding-up/liquidation process is to be initiated, and depositors will rely on DICGC insurance coverage up to ₹5 lakh per depositor, subject to eligibility and statutory provisions. The effective cessation date stated in the release is the close of business on September 26, 2023.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 11(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Section 22(3)(d) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Sections 22(3)(a), 22(3)(b), 22(3)(c), 22(3)(d) and 22(3)(e) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
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